The Cimarron 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44-40 with a 20-inch barrel and a 10-round capacity. The receiver has a case-hardened finish and the barrel is blued. It has a walnut stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle 
• Caliber: .44-40 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Blued barrel, case-hardened receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

• Lever-action platform based on the 1873 pattern 
• 20-inch barrel with blued finish 
• Case-hardened receiver 
• Walnut stock 
• 10-round capacity in .44-40

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle generally respond well to the case-hardened receiver and the walnut stock combination. The fit and finish on the wood-to-metal interface gets attention, and most find the 20-inch barrel length a practical balance for handling.

The .44-40 chambering divides opinions mainly on ammunition availability. Shooters who reload find the cartridge straightforward to work with; those relying on factory loads sometimes note it takes more effort to source than more common calibers.

Value is a recurring topic. The 1873 Deluxe sits at a price point above entry-level reproductions, and some owners feel the Cimarron name carries a premium that the action smoothness justifies, while others find the trigger and lever cycling require break-in before they run consistently.